American Friends of Hebrew University appoints Wilhelmina Waldman philanthropic officer of Northeast Region

“Wilhelmina is a seasoned philanthropic executive who will be an excellent addition to our Northeast Region team,” says regional executive director Maura Milles.

Wilhelmina Waldman was appointed philanthropic officer of AFHU's Northeast Region. Credit: American Friends of Hebrew University. — Wilhelmina Waldman was appointed philanthropic officer of AFHU’s Northeast Region. Credit: American Friends of Hebrew University.

(Feb. 28, 2023 / JNS)

Veteran fundraising executive Wilhelmina Waldman has been appointed philanthropic officer of American Friends of the Hebrew University’s Northeast Region. She will be located in the New York office.

Waldman has more than 20 years of management experience specializing in philanthropy and strategic planning. She will work with the existing Northeast team, reporting to regional executive director Maura Milles.

“Wilhelmina is a seasoned philanthropic executive who will be an excellent addition to our Northeast Region team,” says Milles. “We welcome her to AFHU and look forward to her significant contributions to our organization.”

Prior to joining AFHU, Wilhelmina served as the founding executive director of Well/Beings, a next-gen nonprofit focused on climate change. Prior to that, she was vice president of philanthropy for the ASPCA. In addition, Waldman has worked for a variety of Jewish and Israeli organizations throughout her career and currently serves on the advisory board of JIFA (Jewish Initiative for Animals).

Waldman earned an MBA from New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service and a B.A. in international relations with a focus on Middle Eastern and Judaic studies from The George Washington University. She lives with her family in Glen Ridge, N.J.

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About the Hebrew University of Jerusalem: This year marks 100 years of excellence in research, education, and innovation at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU)—Israel's premier institution of higher learning and a beacon for visionary minds who challenge convention and shape the future. Founded by luminaries like Albert Einstein, who entrusted his intellectual legacy to the University, HU is dedicated to advancing knowledge, cultivating leadership, and promoting diversity. Home to over 23,000 students from 90 countries, the Hebrew University drives much of Israel’s civilian scientific research and the commercialization of technologies through Yissum, its tech transfer company. Faculty and alumni of the University have won nine Nobel Prizes, two Turing Awards, and a Fields Medal. For more information about Hebrew University's academic programs, research, and achievements, visit new.huji.ac.il/en.

About American Friends of the Hebrew University: American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) is a national, not-for-profit organization based in the United States. AFHU is headquartered in New York and has seven regional offices working in close partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. AFHU provides supporters, Hebrew University alumni, and the public with stimulating programs and events, and organizes missions to Israel. For the past century, the organization’s activities have supported scholarly and scientific achievement at HU, created scholarships, funded new facilities, and assisted the University’s efforts to recruit outstanding new faculty. For more information, visit www.afhu.org.